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AI in the food supply chain: consumers cautiously optimistic

Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI in the Dutch food supply chain. On average, they expect the technology’s benefits to outweigh its risks. They trust business owners more than AI. They want business owners to ..

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PFAS in the food chain: FNLI calls for a European approach

30 September 2026

PFAS enter the food chain through water, soil, and air. According to FNLI, the food industry cannot resolve this contamination on its own. The industry association is therefore calling for a European approach that addres...

EU trade surplus grows despite lower export value

30 September 2026

The EU’s trade surplus in agricultural and food products is growing despite a decline in export value. For January through July 2026, the surplus stands at €30.1 billion. That is €2.9 billion higher than in the same peri...

54% of Dutch people say they don't buy hybrid meat

29 September 2026

Hybrid meat products combine meat with plant-based ingredients. According to the Nationaal Vleesonderzoek 2026, 54% of respondents say they do not buy these products. At the same time, around 95% of participants say they...

WUR opens CIBIA: Food tech facility for product development

29 September 2026

Food companies can develop, test, and scale up new products at the CIBIA food tech facility. Researchers also study how consumers respond to them. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) opens the facility in Wagening...

ABN AMRO: Farmers and growers remain financially resilient

29 September 2026

Dairy farmers, pig farmers, and field crop growers face market prices below their production costs. Yet ABN AMRO considers the agricultural sector financially resilient. Strong years have allowed several sectors to build...

Breakfast session on decarbonization and energy solutions

29 September 2026

The NIRAS SPARK Event on October 13 will cover opportunities for heat recovery, energy storage and other smart energy solutions. This interactive, well-organized breakfast session will address the increasingly limited ca...

Potato harvest in four EU countries set to fall by nearly a quarter

25 September 2026

European potato processors should expect a substantially smaller harvest across the EU-4. DCA Market Intelligence expects the four countries to produce about 20.8 million metric tons of potatoes combined. That is nearly ...

Sustainability claims on food packaging: new rules

24 September 2026

Stricter rules for sustainability claims take effect on September 27, 2026. They also apply to claims and labels on food packaging. Terms such as “green” and “environmentally friendly” will face clearer requirements. The...

These food companies made the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026

23 September 2026

From a plant-based fillet to crab meat: the food industry is also represented in the KVK Innovation Top 100 2026. Four finalists are developing food products or ingredients. Another company on the list develops technolog...

Meat survey 2026: concerns about meat affordability

23 September 2026

A growing share of Dutch people believe meat is not affordable for everyone. In 2024, 45 percent held that view; now 52 percent do. That finding comes from a special report on affordability and food security in the Natio...

TERRAPATH: WUR searches for new flavor and fragrance compounds

22 September 2026

Menthol and citral are two well-known examples of terpenoids. Nature contains many more terpenoids and related compounds. Which of them might have potential as new flavor or fragrance ingredients? Wageningen University &...

More fruit and vegetables arrive through Dutch ports

22 September 2026

The volume of fruit and vegetables arriving in refrigerated containers has increased sharply over the past decade. In 2025, 11.1 million metric tons of refrigerated and frozen cargo arrived in the Netherlands by sea. Vol...

Global flavours give products more character

22 September 2026

Consumers increasingly look for distinctive and clearly recognisable flavours. International flavour profiles continue to play an important role. Spicy, aromatic and smoky notes are particularly prominent. DKB Foodsoluti...

Trade ban on goods from Israeli settlements

21 September 2026

Starting September 22, a product’s origin will determine whether goods from Israel may enter the Dutch market. The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, and sale of goods from unlawful Israeli settlements. This also...

Protein trend boosts demand for milk powder and whey powder

18 September 2026

The popularity of high-protein products is affecting the European dairy market. Prices for skimmed milk powder and whey powder are significantly higher than a year ago. According to DCA Market Intelligence, strong demand...